Your home 10 ways to improve your property before selling and downsizing Posted on February 14 You may have been living in your family home for years before you begin to think about downsizing. You have become so used to your surroundings that you no longer see your home in the same way as first time viewers will see it. Looking at it with fresh eyes… Read more
Inspiration 5 ways the internet can improve your life after 50 Posted on February 8May 26 When I was much younger I used to consider 60 as the dividing line between middle and old age. Needless to say, as I grew older so my goalposts moved. I aim to live and thrive for years to come. I am grateful to be able to use the power… Read more
Your body 16 popular essential oils and their health benefits Posted on January 24December 21 Essential oils have been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. They are extracted from various parts of plants and trees – the leaves, fruit, flowers, bark and wood. Each oil has unique active ingredients, a distinctive aroma and the ability to support natural healing processes. These essential oils have powerful… Read more
Your body Short haircuts – women over 60 Posted on January 17November 9 When your face and body are starting to show their age, it’s time to reassess that old hairstyle you’ve been wearing for years. A new style may be exactly what you need to make you look younger, fresher and more stylish. Hairstyles for women over 60 have come a long… Read more
Your body An empty nester’s guide to cooking for one Posted on January 11January 11 When nearly two decades of shopping for food, planning meals and cooking for a family have taken up a large percentage of your time, adjusting to cooking for one is difficult. It’s tempting to rely on ready-cooked meals and neglect healthy nutrition. This is one of the worst possible times… Read more
Empty Nest When you need help in your empty nest Posted on January 9 Feeling mixed emotions when your children leave home is perfectly normal. Even those who thought they would handle the transition with ease may find it is more difficult than they expected. Some grieving is bound to occur. An empty nest often comes at the same time as various other challenges… Read more
Your home Layering lighting in small spaces Posted on January 5May 22 People have many reasons for choosing to live in a small space. Empty nesters, for example, often make the decision to downsize when their children leave home. The challenge is to live in a smaller space as effectively as possible without feeling cramped and claustrophobic. The last decade has seen… Read more
Over 50? Eat these 20 useful healing foods Posted on December 31August 31 Useful healing foods for over-50s can make a great difference to how our bodies function and cope with the ageing process. Our metabolism is gradually declining and what we eat becomes vital to ongoing health. Foods with a high nutrient content need to take the place of those that are… Read more
Gifts 5 practical gift ideas for elderly parents Posted on December 19December 19 It is often difficult to come up with gift ideas for elderly parents who have accumulated many possessions over the years and are more keen on getting rid of stuff than accumulating more. What do you give to those who think they have all they need or want? Stay ‘in… Read more
Your body The best shampoo for gray hair Posted on December 12 Deciding to go gray can be liberating but for it to look its best, you do need to change your hair care routine. Products that are specially formulated for gray hair can make a huge difference. A silver/purple shampoo is essential if, like me, your gray hair easily develops a… Read more
Your relationships What are the signs of infidelity in marriage? Posted on December 7 What are the signs of infidelity in marriage? This is a question that crosses the mind of anyone who suspects a spouse might be having an affair. The reason I am writing about this topic is that I was blind to the signs. If I had identified them earlier, perhaps… Read more
Your body Zambesia Botanica skin cream review – sausage tree cream Posted on November 29November 29 Inspiration for the name of Zambesia Botanica came from the Zambesi River, the fourth largest river in Africa, where the Kigelia Africana (sausage tree) grows along its bank. This tree is found in South, Central and West Africa. It is called the ‘sausage tree’ because of its huge sausage-shaped fruits… Read more
Empty Nest The Tools: Book Review Posted on November 22 The book Tools by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels is aptly named as it offers five life tools or techniques to unlock our potential. Phil Stutz is a psychiatrist and Barry Michels a psychotherapist and they have many years of experience between them. At the heart of this book is… Read more
Empty Nest What is end-of-life planning? Posted on November 16 If you are terminally ill or are coming to the end of your life, talking about your wishes for your final months should be part of the process. Nobody really wants to face the idea of planning for death. However, when you have written down your personal preferences and wishes,… Read more
Empty Nest How to create a living will Posted on November 14November 15 When you create a living will, you take responsibility for the manner in which you choose to die. It comes into effect when you are no longer able to voice your own wishes or make your own decisions. Everyone has a legal right to sign a living will (as long… Read more
How to check keyword ranking in Google Posted on November 10 Writing a blog without using targeted keywords is like trying to kick a ball between the goalpost without taking aim. Keywords are the words that searchers type into search engines to find information. The general idea is to use keywords with high search numbers and the least competition from other… Read more
10 quotes about embracing change to inspire you Posted on October 6May 12 Change is unavoidable and occurs as a natural part of life. Sometimes it takes place gradually but at other times it is more like a tsunami triggered by factors like broken relationships, a tragedy or a new opportunity. Here are some quotes about embracing change for you to draw on… Read more
Your relationships Recovering from rejection after divorce Posted on October 3March 14 After a divorce, feelings of rejection are common. When a long-term relationship comes to an end, the pain of rejection is often severe for the person who has been left. It may be unreasonable for the person to feel this sense of rejection but it is severely debilitating none the… Read more
Your relationships Tough love for adult children Posted on September 29 From the time our children go to kindergarten, we begin the process of letting go as we surrender them to the influence of others. We let go of them a little more as each year passes. When they leave home it’s a big step and it takes both parents and… Read more
Earn and learn 10 questions to ask yourself before starting a blog Posted on September 22 Blogging is subjective and every potential blogger asks different questions. It is also personal and every blogger would probably give different answers to the questions asked. Thinking about what you want to blog about and why you want to do it is a good starting point. Here are some of… Read more